Settlements Administrator

Settlements Administrator

Contract Type: Temporary

Daily Rate: Up to 219

Working Pattern: Full Time. 36 hrs per week. Hybrid 3 days in week

Duration: 9 months possibility of extension

Location: EC3

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support for day-to-day processing within the Settlements area, ensuring all operations are executed accurately, securely, and punctually.
• Promptly resolve issues with banks and counterparties.
• Process Gilt Repo transactions and manage Euro Government and FX transactions.
• Handle collateral management responsibilities and ensure all positions are fully collateralised on the GIMRA portfolio.
• Confirm trades with market counterparties for products such as repos, Local Authority, and Money Market deposits.
• Process daily investment management cash flows and confirm transactions related to the Cash Lending portfolio trades.
• Download and reconcile CREST positions, processing trades through Easyway while ensuring price feeds are functioning correctly.
• Identify areas for improvement in operational processes.

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 1 year's experience with CREST and exposure to the gilt markets.
• Familiarity with Easyway/Euroclear settlement concerning European Government Bonds.
• Experience in collateral management processing and handling FX Swaps.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with market participants and maintain good relationships.
• Experience in CREST reconciliation is essential.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of settlements processes within the UK Gilt and T-Bill markets.
• Knowledge of processing Money Market trades, including deposits, loans, and commercial papers.
• Strong commitment to delivering quality service, maintaining high standards during core and non-core hours.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication across all levels.
• Strong planning and organisational capabilities, with the ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• A meticulous approach with a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• A professional, enthusiastic attitude towards work, with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and across different teams.

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